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Dolphins and Commanders preparing for Madrid game on rival soccer grounds
By Canadian Press on November 12th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Madrid’s soccer rivalry is on ahead of the NFL’s final international game of the season. Fierce rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are on opposite sides again as preparations for Sunday’s game between the Miami Dolphins and the Washington Commanders are underway in the Spanish capital. The Dolphins are the designated home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High-flying Anaheim Ducks impressing early with surprise start to NHL season
By Canadian Press on November 12th, 2025
TORONTO — Pat Verbeek is in charge of a team ahead of schedule. The Anaheim Ducks were supposed to continue a slow and steady rebuild this season toward an eventual playoff return further down the road. The club’s general manager has instead watched his young group, led by a veteran bench boss back from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma City Spark, Cascade join Athletes Unlimited Softball League as it expands to six teams
By Canadian Press on November 12th, 2025
(asterisk)(asterisk)(asterisk)This is embargoed for 2 p.m. Central(asterisk)(asterisk)(asterisk) The Oklahoma City Spark are one of two teams that have been added to the Athletes Unlimited Softball League. Another new team, the Cascade, will join the defending champion Talons, Bandits, Blaze and Volts to round out the six-team league for the 2026 season, the league announced Wednesday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rob Gronkowski says decision to sign 1-day contract and retire as a Patriot was a ‘no-brainer’
By Canadian Press on November 12th, 2025
Rob Gronkowski already thought of himself as a New England Patriot for life. Now he’s made it official, and fulfilled the wish of a longtime friend. Gronkowski signed a one-day contract with the Patriots on Wednesday to retire as a member of the team he won three Super Bowls with during his 11-year NFL career. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 9 Notre Dame faces a new challenge as pass defense navigates quick turnaround at No. 23 Pitt
By Canadian Press on November 12th, 2025
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — No. 9 Notre Dame spent last week figuring out how to slow down Navy’s run-heavy offense. This week, the defense is switching gears against No. 23 Pittsburgh. Yes, the Fighting Irish began this week with the usual emphasis — stopping the run — while fully understanding that it’s going to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders hope road trip to Madrid will help team regroup after poor run
By Canadian Press on November 12th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Bringing the guys together for a road trip might be just what the Washington Commanders need to get the season back on track. The Commanders (3-7) are in Madrid to face the Miami Dolphins on Sunday in the NFL’s final international game of the season. They’re hoping some camaraderie and quality time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sri Lanka to continue cricket tour of Pakistan despite players raising security concerns
By Canadian Press on November 12th, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Sri Lanka Cricket has directed its national team to continue its white-ball tour to Pakistan despite several players wanting to return home because of safety concerns. A suicide bomber detonated explosives and killed 12 people outside a court in Islamabad on Tuesday hours before Sri Lanka’s one-day international against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots look to extend win streak, stay unbeaten in AFC East in matchup with Jets
By Canadian Press on November 12th, 2025
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots coach Mike Vrabel made sure his team took time to celebrate the narrow victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. He also made it clear that it would be more muted than normal with only three days to recover before hosting the AFC East-rival New York Jets (2-7) on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson absent from practice during the portion open to reporters
By Canadian Press on November 12th, 2025
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Quarterback Lamar Jackson was not at practice for the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday during the portion open to reporters. Jackson has played the last two games after missing three because of a hamstring injury. He was able to play for the duration of Baltimore’s win over Minnesota last weekend. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cleveland Guardians’ pitcher Luis Ortiz pleads not guilty to taking bribes to aid gamblers
By Canadian Press on November 12th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges that he and teammate Emmanuel Clase took bribes to help gamblers win bets placed on pitches they threw. The 26-year-old starting pitcher appeared in Brooklyn federal court after his initial arrest Sunday at Boston’s Logan International Airport. He was released ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL closes its European tour at Real Madrid’s Bernabeu, which has hosted a World Cup final
By Canadian Press on November 12th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — The NFL’s last international game of the season will be played Sunday at Real Madrid’s iconic Santiago Bernabeu stadium, a venue that hosted a World Cup final more than four decades ago and most recently welcomed Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. The stadium that sits at the heart of the Spanish capital will ... Read More »
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